Extreme heat is causing productivity losses and straining electrical infrastructure in regions including Spain, Italy, and the PJM Interconnection area.

The entities involved

• Spain →

  country in southwestern Europe with territories in Africa

  • A heat dome is affecting Spain, Italy, and the UK, prompting weather warnings across Europe.Mon 17:01
  • Spain's Sira Rego made controversial remarks about the Palestinian state, leading Israel to summon the Spanish embassy and expel diplomats from Ramallah.Mon 14:44
• Italy →

  country in southern Europe

  • Fast food chains are rapidly expanding across Italy.Mon 17:40
  • Antonio Tajani cancelled a trip to the US after Donald Trump made controversial remarks about Giorgia Meloni.Mon 17:31
• PJM Interconnection →

  US regional transmission organization

  • Constellation is expanding its ISO New England portfolio and growing its presence in the PJM market through acquisitions, including a gas portfolio.Sat 23:38
  • A critical transmission seam and choke point runs through multiple states, including Indiana, Kentucky, Illinois, and Michigan.Fri 05:44

Related events

• Extreme heat is causing agricultural working time losses in Spain and Italy.Sep 10
• A study found that emissions since the Paris Agreement increased the intensity of heat waves in Spain and Portugal.Sep 22
• Heatwave mandates working hour reductions in Extremadura, a region of Spain.Jul 14